September 6, 2022 - Parul Saini, Webmedy Team
Hair loss is quite common. The condition is more prevalent in older people, but it can be experienced by people of any age, including children.
It's typical to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). You have about 100,000 hairs on your head, so this small loss isn't noticeable. New hair normally replaces lost hair, but this doesn't always happen. Whether hair loss occurs gradually or suddenly depends on the individual. Depending on the underlying cause, it may be temporary or permanent.
Want to know if you're actually losing hair or just experiencing some normal shedding? Unsure if it's time to see a doctor? Read on for more information about hair loss and how to manage it.
The main symptom of hair loss is losing more hair than usual, but this can be harder to identify than you might think. The following symptoms can provide some clues:
If you part your hair, you might start to notice your part getting wider, which can be a sign of thinning hair.
Check your brush or comb after using it. Is it collecting more hair than usual? If so, this may be a sign of hair loss.
Check if bald patches are growing over time.
If there is an underlying skin condition causing your hair loss, you might also feel pain or experience itching on your scalp.
You might find that your sink or shower drains are clogged with hair.
If you notice your hairline looking higher than usual, it may be a sign of thinning hair.
There are a few main types of hair loss, each with different underlying causes.
Androgenic alopecia refers to hereditary hair loss. It's the most common cause of hair loss, affecting up to 50 percent of people. Hair loss related to androgenic alopecia tends to happen gradually. While some people might experience hair loss as early as puberty, others might not notice symptoms until their middle ages.
Alopecia areata usually affects the head and face. Alopecia areata causes your hair to fall out in patches. Alopecia areata is a disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss.
Women may lose hair following childbirth or while in menopause. Women who have hormonal imbalances can have hair loss. Some men can lose hair as their hormonal composition changes with age.
Stress on the body and mind can result in hair loss. Stressful events including surgery, high fevers, and blood loss can lead to increased shedding. Hair loss following childbirth may last for several mont
Telogen effluvium is a type of sudden hair loss that results from emotional or physical shock, like a traumatic event, period of extreme stress, or a serious illness.
A thyroid issue is possibly one of the most typical hormone-related reasons for hair loss. Hair loss can result from both having too much or too little thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism). However, hair loss can be stopped by treating the thyroid condition.
Nutritional deficiencies like iron and zinc are frequently associated with hair loss.
Many medications have negative side effects that cause hair loss. Chemotherapy is the most well-known cause of hair loss, others are:
People respond to these drugs differently, so not everyone will have hair loss as a result.
There are a few things you can do to minimize hair loss. Keep hairstyle loose. If you regularly style your hair into braids, buns, or ponytails, try to keep them loose so they don't put too much pressure on your hair. Consume Nutrient-Rich Balanced Diet. Styling products such as blow dryers, hair straighteners, coloring products, bleaching agents, etc. are harsh on your hair. Use gentle baby shampoo to wash your hair if you're losing hair. Keeping your hair clean with a mild, chemical-free shampoo, hydrating it with conditioner and oil, routinely clipping it and keeping it out of the dust can all help prevent hair loss.
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